BMW X5: Removing And Installing Front Left Side Panel
Observe gap dimensions.
CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim.
- Remove wheel arch cover at front.
- Remove trim for cover on side member.
- Remove trim on wheel arch.
- Remove gutter strip.
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Fig. 180: Identifying Front Side Panel Bolts
Interior view of front side panel Release screws.
NOTE: Side panel and headlight are removed together.
Pull out retainer (1) in direction of arrow.
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Fig. 181: Identifying Retainer
Detach plug (1) on headlight.
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Fig. 182: Identifying Plug On Headlight
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only: Lever out retainer (1) at bottom and detach towards rear.
Remove oil cooler and tie back.
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Fig. 183: Identifying Retainer
Detach plug (1) on fog lamp.
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only:
Remove cable grommet in holding frame for oil cooler.
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Fig. 184: Identifying Plug Fog Lamp
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only:
Release screw (1).
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Fig. 185: Identifying Screw
Release screw (1).
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only: Release screws (2) and remove holding frame for oil cooler.
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Fig. 186: Identifying Screws
Slacken screw (1).
NOTE: Poor screw accessibility.
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Fig. 187: Identifying Screw
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Fig. 188: Pulling Side Panel Of A-Pillar Side
Close front door.
Pull side panel in area of A-pillar outwards (1) until screw fastening points are exposed.
Pull side panel upwards (2) until plastic guide (3) is exposed.
Slide side panel towards rear (4) and feed screw (5) out of module carrier.
Installation:
Feed in shim of screw (5) with a small screwdriver.
Installation:
Following parts must not be damaged or missing:
- Spacer buffers (1)
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Fig. 189: Identifying Spacer Buffers
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Replacing Front Left Side Panel
Observe gap dimensions.
CAUTION: Set down side panel on a soft surface.
Risk of damage
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front side panel.
Remove headlight.
Remove fog lamp.
Remove spray no
Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement, Longitudinal
Member Cover Before B-Pillar)
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components
Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Partial Replacement Before
Longitudinal Member Cover)
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Remove or cover those vehicle components
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With Parking Assistant:
Reversing Assistant
Principle
The Back-up Assistant supports the driver when
driving in reverse, for instance when driving out
of tight or confusing parking or street situations.
The vehicle stores the driving movements of the
last route. This stored route can be driven back
with automated steering.
General informatio
Removing And Installing / Replacing Control Unit For Transfer Box (ATC
700)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Replacement:
Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service function with
the BMW diagnosis system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Raise luggage compartment floor trim
Release screws
